Nursing home · Brookfield, MO

Life Care Center of Brookfield

315 Hunt Street, Brookfield, MO 64628 · 120 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Life Care Centers of America

Medicare & MedicaidFined $45,159 in 3 years

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Medicare overall rating2 / 5Below averageChillicothe area 2.0 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99

1/5Health inspections Much below average

3/5Staffing Average

5/5Quality measures Much above average

5/5Short-stay (rehab) quality Much above average

5/5Long-stay quality Much above average

Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.

The latest inspection, in plain English

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 20, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was pharmacy service (1 citation). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Dec 5, 2024) it had 2 citations, compared with an average of 10.1 for Chillicothe-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Staffing and turnover

Nursing staff spend 3.63 hours per resident per day here, 6% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 6% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.54 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 43% over the past year, 13 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 3 points lower than the U.S. (46%).

How Life Care Center of Brookfield compares

This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Chillicothe-area homes (20), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).

	This home	Chillicothe area	Missouri	U.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day	3.63	3.28	3.43	3.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.54	0.43	0.46	0.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day	3.06	2.88	3.01	3.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	43%	56%	56%	46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	15%	47%	48%	43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection	2	10.1	11.4	9.2

Inspection history

Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.

Feb 20, 20251complaint · 1 harm-level citation

Dec 5, 20242standard

Dec 4, 20231complaint · 1 harm-level citation

Apr 20, 202330standard · 6 harm-level citations

Aug 23, 20195standard

Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.

Most recent 39 of 39 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

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Date	Deficiency	Severity	Status
Feb 20, 2025	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint	G actual harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 5, 2024	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary	F	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 5, 2024	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 4, 2023	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint	G actual harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care	D	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning	D	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning	D	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. Resident assessment and care planning	D	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. Resident rights	D	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and dietary	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of life and care	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident assessment and care planning	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and dietary	F	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care	J immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and physician services	J immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of life and care	J immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident rights	G actual harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care	G actual harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation	G actual harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary	F	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control	F	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident rights	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident rights	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 20, 2023	Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 23, 2019	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary	F	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 23, 2019	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 23, 2019	Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 23, 2019	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 23, 2019	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines and penalties

Date	Type	Amount
Dec 4, 2023	Fine	$45,159

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Questions about Life Care Center of Brookfield

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is Life Care Center of Brookfield's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates Life Care Center of Brookfield 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). The average for Chillicothe-area nursing homes is 2.0, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.

How did Life Care Center of Brookfield do on its last inspection?

Has Life Care Center of Brookfield been fined?

Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $45,159 in the past three years.

Does Life Care Center of Brookfield accept Medicaid?

Life Care Center of Brookfield is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (660) 258-3367 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.

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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.